Materials Planner

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Create, review and release manufacturing and/or purchase orders in a timely manner; expedite, cancel, defer as needed.

• Plan and publish an executable, frozen Five-day Production Schedule that meets customer demand, stocking levels, and appropriate raw material consumption leaving no scrap.

• Use Production Optimizer tool to manage multi-SKU combinations and Capacity constraints.

• Participate in and provide data for Aberdeen SIOP process.

• Coordinate and Purchase Raw Materials and components to support schedule.

• Support and work with appropriate personnel when problems arise in regard to equipment, materials, inventory, documentation, invoice discrepancies, raw materials replenishment, delivery or quality performance. Raise awareness and keep operations and management informed of critical situations.

• Work together to quickly resolve any issues that could impact the schedule. Share lead times clearly and respond to questions about customer orders and quotes in a timely, respectful, and professional way.

• Develop and maintain an understanding of assigned parts & processes.

• Take an active role in lean initiatives, team activities, and continuous improvement projects. Support the team by rotating through assignments and stepping in to help with other tasks as needed.

• BS / BA Degree or Associate's in business or related field; or equivalent experience in a similar role.

• Minimum of 2 plus years' experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

• Proficient use with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of MRP and material flow processes.

• Analytical thinking and problem solving.

• Ability to adapt rapidly to changes and function in a fast-paced environment.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.